Policy topic

Building Code

Provisions (6)

STD.7.1Energy Code

IECC Compliance for New Construction and Major Renovations

New Alabama school construction and major renovations subject to DCM oversight must comply with the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code, including requirements for the building envelope, mechanical systems, lighting, and energy controls.

Alabama State Profile (2025), printed p. 35–36 · 2021 International Energy Conservation Code

STD.3.6Building Code

New construction and major renovations must comply with locally adopted building codes

New public school construction and major renovations must comply with the building codes adopted by the local jurisdiction in which the school is located.

Arizona State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities (2025), printed p. 30

STD.3.6Building Code

New construction and significant renovations must meet state minimum facility standards

Arizona's minimum school facility standards in Administrative Code Title 7, Chapter 6 apply to new construction and significant renovations and address building-system functionality, environmental health, site safety, and operational requirements.

Arizona State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities (2025), printed p. 30 · A.A.C. Title 7, Chapter 6

STD.3Building & Construction Standards

State Building Code Applies Adopted Model Codes to K-12 Facilities

Alabama's State Building Code incorporates nationally recognized model building, plumbing, mechanical, energy, existing-building, electrical, and fire codes applicable to K-12 school construction.

Alabama State Profile (2025), printed p. 32 · 2021 International Building Code; 2021 International Existing Building Code; 2021 International Plumbing Code +4 more

STD.3.6Building Code

Title 24 adopted under Health and Safety Code §§ 18901–18949.31

The California Building Standards Code (Title 24) is adopted under Health and Safety Code §§ 18901–18949.31.

California — State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities — 2025 State Profile (2025), printed p. 50 · Cal. Health & Safety Code §§ 18901–18949.31; Cal. Code Regs. tit. 24

STD.3.6Building Code

Title 24 Part 1 Administrative Code

Title 24 Part 1 (California Administrative Code) sets administrative standards for state-regulated construction.

California — State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities — 2025 State Profile (2025), printed p. 50–51 · Cal. Code Regs. tit. 24, pt. 1

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